About this opportunity
Computer History Museum lists this Cisco Archivist opportunity in mountain view, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Classification: Exempt, Full time, 1-year contract with benefits and open to renewal, Hybrid - with 40% onsite work
Department: Collections & Exhibits
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Corporate Archives Coordinator, the Cisco Archivist will manage the day-to-day operations of the Center for Cisco Heritage. Primary duties will include acquisitions, outreach, implementing and managing an oral history program, research, reference, and exhibit maintenance. Other duties will include processing or cataloging historic materials, database management, digital preservation functions, and digitization.
Responsibilities
Take a leadership role in the Center for Cisco Heritage outreach at Cisco;
Implement and manage an oral history program;
Direct, facilitate access to and respond to all external and internal reference requests related to the Center for Cisco Heritage collection;
Survey, acquire and accession incoming donations;
Assist in the creation of archival procedures and workflows including access, metadata, cataloging, processing, and digital content;
Assist in the processing or cataloging of archival collections;
Supervise and train interns, engage in reference services;
Digitize materials according to accepted professional practices;
Responsible for compiling quarterly statistical reports;
Support Computer History Museum and Cisco special events or exhibits as needed;
Other duties as assigned.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Knowledge and ability to apply archival principles and practices
Flexibility in being a lone arranger spanning both corporate and museum workflows
Qualifications and Skills
Required
Masters in Library Science, Public History, or Museum Studies, with archival emphasis
3 years progressive experience working in an archive, library, historical society, or museum
Familiarity with preservation and conservation standards for archival and museum collections both digitally and physically
Willingness to embrace new technologies and processes for streamlining traditional archival practices
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in manuscript processing
Experience creating, capturing, and processing images and documents digitally
Knowledge of intellectual property issues
Demonstrated knowledge, experience and implementation of relational databases and/or content management systems
Demonstrated knowledge, experience and implementation of descriptive standards, metadata schemas
Experience providing reference services
Interest in computing history
Detail-oriented and ability to be flexible
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift 40 lbs. and climb ladders
Preferred
Experience working in a corporate archives setting
Experience in exhibit creation
Experience managing an oral history program
Experience working with interns
Fully sponsored Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Partially sponsored Health dependent costs
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions
403(b) retirement plan with 1:1 employer matching
Fully sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Discounts in museum store and onsite cafe
About CHM
At the Computer History Museum our mission is to decode technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity. From the heart of Silicon Valley, we share insights from our research, our events, and our incomparable collection of computing artifacts and oral histories to convene, inform, and empower people to shape a better future.
At CHM, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Our Values
At CHM, we strive to create a culture that is collaborative, caring, and fun, where we hold ourselves accountable, look for the best in each other, and learn together. We value integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, communication, and curiosity.
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Worksite address
mountain view, CA, 94039, US
Who can apply
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